Wood Lane is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3NT is located in the Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3NU, RM8 3HD, RM10 7RP, RM8 3HH, RM8 3DT, RM10 7LS, RM8 3DS, RM8 3NS, RM10 7QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 3NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM8 3NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 43.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 42.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 53.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 27.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 24.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 30% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 18% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 15.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 68.1% | 53.4% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -28.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 62.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 62.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 62.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 20.9% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 3.5% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wood Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 209th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 467 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2020-04-14 | £363,086 |
| 459 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2018-09-14 | £365,518 |
| 481 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2017-01-30 | £1,202 |
| 469 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2015-03-20 | £378,572 |
| 453 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £174,995 | 2013-06-17 | £375,141 |
RM8 3NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 186 yd | |
| AVN Pizza Limited | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 326 yd | |
| Millennium Cafe | 12 Whalebone Lane South | 358 yd | |
| Lara Grill | 20 Whalebone Lane South | 358 yd | |
| Lady Tee/s Nigerian Food | 70 Whalebone Lane South | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 234 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 557 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 824 yd | |
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Bite Chicken | 481 Wood Lane | 3 yd | |
| JR Juice Bar and Carribean Munch | 700 Becontree Avenue | 76 yd | |
| Fiddlers Cafe | 686 Becontree Avenue | 76 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 767 Becontree Avenue | 118 yd | |
| Sunflower | 771 Becontree Avenue | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 75 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 358 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 510 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 730 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 173 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 177 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 736 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 954 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.